{"product_id":"mindfulness-practices-cultivating-heart-centered-communities-where-students-focus-and-flourish-creating-a-positive-learning-environment-thr-9781947604063","title":"Mindfulness Practices: Cultivating Heart Centered Communities Where Students Focus and Flourish (Creating a Positive Learning Environment Thr","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWith foreword by Paul Liabenow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuild compassionate classroom environments and mindful schools that prioritize high levels of achievement and high levels of well-being. Based on the latest neuroscience research, \u003ci\u003eMindfulness Practices\u003c\/i\u003e details how mindfulness in schools can lead to new, improved ways of educating, learning, and living. The book's mindful education exercises are easily adaptable across grade levels -- from prekindergarten through high school -- as well as across urban, suburban, and rural school settings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMindfulness exercises and trauma-informed practices for a positive learning environment: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore the theory behind mindful education, including the interrelated nature of physiology, cognition, emotions, and mindfulness for students.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how mindfulness in schools contributes to a positive mindset, alleviates the impact of toxic stress, and takes advantage of neuroplasticity.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the effects of trauma and ACEs (adverse childhood experiences) on student behavior and the ability to learn, and discover trauma-informed practices that support healing.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAcquire research-based mindfulness practices, including breathing exercises, yoga for the classroom, meditation for students, and cognitive reflection and awareness.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReignite the passion that first drew you to education and prioritize self-care for yourself and your students.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover how to build a heart-centered learning community in classrooms and create mindful schools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eForeword by Paul Liabenow \u003cbr\u003eIntroduction \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart I: The Urgency of Now \u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: The Need to Care \u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: The Journey--Healing Along the Way \u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: Our Brain and the Mind-Body Connection\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart II: Mindfulness Practices--Getting Practical \u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: A Deep Breath \u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: Move and Stretch--Yoga and Meditation Basics \u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: Mindful Sensation, Presence, and Emotion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart III: Mindful and Compassionate Classrooms and School Communities \u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: Mindful Instruction--Paying Attention to Your Students \u003cbr\u003eChapter 8: Executive Functioning \u003cbr\u003eChapter 9: Mindful Leadership From Within--A New Mindset\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpilogue \u003cbr\u003eReferences and Resources \u003cbr\u003eIndex \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Solution Tree\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/19\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781947604063\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 7.00w x 0.50d","brand":"Christine Mason, Michele M. Rivers, Yvette Jackson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44723178307765,"sku":"9781947604063","price":39.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_406be136-0066-4848-90ab-f6b591ef3ebc.jpg?v=1729006936","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/mindfulness-practices-cultivating-heart-centered-communities-where-students-focus-and-flourish-creating-a-positive-learning-environment-thr-9781947604063","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}